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Izakaya in Islington, just near Essex Road Station.

Lots of small dishes cooked in an open kitchen. The absence of "big bang" service means your food is brought to your table as soon as it's ready, not left to cool while all your other dishes are being prepared.

[StigBrautaset]? is a big fan. I love their Udon and Soba noodles. They're the best I've had anywhere. The duck slices are also fantastic — unbelievably tender and supremely tasty. Try the calpico soft drink.

The place isn't cheap, exactly, but it's reasonably priced. I usually end up paying somewhere between £15 and £20 a head before drinks.

See also:

• London Eating comments
• Time Out review
• Chowhound thread
• Qype Comments